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From all of us at EFMNY: Our thoughts are with everyone who is recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Currently, our servers are down and our power is out. You can still access our site. However, our staff are unable to access email. We … Continued

UP NEXT: THE EPILEPSY ROAD WARRIORS TAKE ON THE NYC MARATHON At the Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York, we have the opportunity to work with the metro area’s leading health providers and advocates as well as extraordinary individuals and … Continued

NEXT UP: Our 1st Community Spotlight featuring Team Gabriella & The Epilepsy Road Warriors The team at EFMNY would like to thank you for your questions! After each post, we’ll post answers from our experts to the most frequently … Continued

How soon should medications be changed? The typical rule of thumb is that medications should be switched if they are ineffective. Once a person has been on the appropriate medication for their type of seizures, and has reached the appropriate … Continued

NEXT UP: Part II of “Switching Seizure Medications” by Patricia McGoldrick, NP, MPA, MSN The team at EFMNY would like to thank you for your questions! After each post, we’ll post answers from our experts to the most frequently … Continued

When should you consider switching medications? There are two circumstances when one should consider changing medications, when the medication is not completely effective in stopping seizures, and when the medication is producing unacceptable side effects. Cost of a medication may … Continued

NEXT UP: Part I of “Switching Seizure Medications” by Dr. Fred Lado The team at EFMNY would like to thank you for your questions! After each post, we’ll post answers from our experts to the most frequently asked questions we … Continued

Treatment If in fact an evaluation has been made that confirms your seizure type has changed you may need to change medications. If you are now having seizures when they had previously been controlled it may mean that the medication … Continued

NEXT UP: Part II of “When Seizure Types Change” by Ruth Shinnar, RN, MSN The team at EFMNY would like to thank you for your questions! After each post, we’ll post answers from our experts to the most frequently asked questions … Continued

Change in the Course and Pattern of Seizures Many people with epilepsy can experience changes in the pattern, frequency and nature of their seizures. Such changes might mean worsening of the disorder, improvement of the condition, or have no consequences. … Continued

Whether you or someone you know is living with epilepsy, The Foundation is available to ease your worries and concerns by offering you customized expert care and attention. Take a look at our program and services. For more information call us at 212-677-8550.